GIC Collect vs Slum Mapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GIC Collect
This app allows users to collect data using forms compatible with the Open Data Kit (ODK) Collect for iOS. It supports functions available in JavaRosa, aiming for seamless integration with existing ODK forms.
- ODK Collect compatibility
- Supports JavaRosa functions
- Seamless form integration
- Data collection for iOS
- Bug reporting and support
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This is our version compatible with the open data kit (ODK) collect for IOS forms. Functions available in javarosa are in this version. The forms developed for odk should work mostly without changes. Please let us know of any bugs you find when you test your forms. Also please send us your test cases that failed. We will be happy to solve issues or contact us at collect@gic.mx if you wish to discuss your specific needs. Terms of Use: https://gic.mx Privacy Policy: https://gic.mx/Privacy-Policy.html
Slum Mapper
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Slum Mapper is a powerful user-friendly tool designed to empower community members, planners, and researchers with spatial mapping and data collection capabilities. Whether you're identifying slum boundaries, collecting GPS waypoints, assessing climaet risk, or submitting grievances for better service delivery, Slum Mapper is the go-to app for driving actionable change in underserved areas.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slum Mapper at none against GIC Collect's 14. Slum Mapper also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). GIC Collect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GIC Collect sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Slum Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.
GIC Collect ships an update every 5 weeks, Slum Mapper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIC Collect | Slum Mapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (162 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GIC | Felix Mutua |
In-app purchases
GIC Collect
- XLSForm CreatIon Basic7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- XLSForm CreatIon Mid$3.991 Month
- GIC Collect Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- GIC Collect, XML Insp, Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- GIC Collect Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
- XLSForm CreatIon High$19.991 Month
- GICCollect, XMLInsp. Quarterly7 Days trial$25.993 Months
- GIC Collect Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year
- XLSForm CreatIon Very High$49.991 Month
- GIC Collect, XML Inspe. Yearly7 Days trial$95.991 Year
- XLSForm Recovery Small$19.99
- XLSForm Recovery Mid$29.99
- XLSForm Recovery Large$49.99
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- XLSForm Recovery Unlimited$199.99
Slum Mapper
No in-app purchases
